Geography Teacher - Outstanding School - Merton

Are you a passionate Geography teacher looking for a new opportunity where you can make a real impact? A successful Outstanding School in Merton is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Geography Teacher to join its Humanities department as soon as possible. This is a full-time, permanent position and would suit a teacher who is confident in the classroom, has strong subject knowledge and wants to work within a supportive and ambitious school.

• Geography Teacher Role
• Teaching Geography across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 available for an experienced candidate
• Merton
• ASAP Start
• Full-time, Permanent
• MPS1 – UPS3 Salary

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging Geography lessons that encourage students to understand both the physical and human world around them. You will teach a broad curriculum and help students develop the geographical knowledge, analytical skills and confidence needed to succeed at GCSE.

This is a department where Geography is taught with enthusiasm. Students are encouraged to ask questions, analyse evidence and understand how geographical processes affect people and places. You should therefore be able to go beyond simply delivering the curriculum and create lessons that genuinely capture students' interest.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues and contribute to departmental planning, assessment and curriculum development. The school is keen to appoint someone who is collaborative, reliable and committed to maintaining high expectations.

Geography Teacher - School Information

The school is an established secondary school in Merton with a strong academic culture and a clear focus on helping students achieve their potential. Staff are encouraged to develop professionally and are supported through regular CPD and collaborative working.

Students are expected to work hard, behave respectfully and take pride in their achievements. The school places significant importance on creating positive relationships between staff and students, ensuring classrooms are calm, purposeful and focused on learning.

The Humanities department is well established, with teachers working together to ensure that students receive a consistent and challenging curriculum. There are opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute to wider departmental initiatives and extracurricular activities.

Geography Teacher - Experience and Qualifications

• Geography Degree or relevant degree
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience teaching Geography at KS3 and KS4
• GCSE Geography experience
• KS5 experience advantageous
• Strong knowledge of the Geography curriculum
• Excellent classroom management
• Ability to differentiate effectively
• Strong communication skills
• High expectations of student achievement
• Commitment to professional development

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and strong ECTs with the relevant subject knowledge and teaching experience.

Salary

The salary for this Geography Teacher position will be paid to scale on a contract to scale MPS/UPS, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application

If you are an enthusiastic Geography Teacher available for an ASAP start and interested in a permanent position in Merton, please send your application through as soon as possible.